Before the New Mexico Research and Study Council (NMRSC) could create the Educational Computer Services Program, school districts had to agree that they would contract for the proposed services for the 1980-81 school year. This manual provides decision-making information for school districts wanting to become members of the program. Included are the goals of a centralized computer center, the computer packages available, organizational responsibilities, equipment responsibilities, cost information, and spinoff benefits. The appendix lists the capabilities of three computer packages: financial, payroll, and student scheduling. (MLF)